Michele Satta Giovin Re Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy

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This is a pure expression of Viognier and maybe the most recognized expression of the grape from Italy, and the bottle has the longest history. The Michele Satta 2020 Giovin Re is a complicated wine that sees a bit of oak, amphorae and cement at various points during winemaking. It reveals a saturated golden color and embraces an open-knit winemaking style that plays with mature fruit, pulp and skins. Candied peach, lemon drop, almond paste and honey all converge on the bouquet. It feels waxy and creamy. There is a distinct pop of acidity that comes out of nowhere at the very end.

The 2016 Giovin Re, an expression of Viognier fermented in barrique, is a sunny wine with a dark golden color. It has broad shoulders, lots of depth and width, and a pleasant texture. There are some nutty notes and some salty ones as well. The offshore winds on the Tuscan Coast help keep the vines dry and breezy. In a hot year, the alcohol on Viognier can reach 15%. This was a cooler growing season and this one clocks in at 13.5%.

Michele Satta's 2012 Giovin Re is a wine that will not appeal to all. You need to be something of a Viognier fanatic to appreciate the openly oxidative and heavy aromas that emerge from the glass. But Michele Satta is a man of courage and determination. What you get is all by design. Fruity notes of honey, dried apricot, toasted almond and fresh butter come together in seamless fashion. The vintage heat is evident in terms of the overall intensity and creaminess of the wine.